Ofwat launches robust defence in CMA water companies appeals process
Ofwat has kickstarted its approach to the recent appeals by four UK water companies to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) against its PR19 Final Determination (FD) decisions on their individual AMP7 business plans with a robust defence of the Price Review process, the work of the regulator and how it arrived at its FD decisions.
NAO warns more government action needed now to stop parts of southern England running out of water within 20 years
The National Audit Office (NAO) is warning that the government must take more concerted action now to prevent parts of southern England running out of water within 20 years.
Ofwat tells investors "water sector net zero will need meaningful investor support and funding in AMP7"
Jonson Cox, Chair of water sector regulator Ofwat has told the investment community that achieving “net zero” in the water sector by 2030 will need “meaningful investor support and funding” in AMP7.
Appeals against Ofwat's PR19 Final Determination – CMA to appoint specialist group
The Competition and Markets Authority is getting ready to appoint a special reference group as part of the appeals process for the four water companies who have rejected Ofwat’s Final Determinations in the 2019 Price Review.
Coronavirus emergency - work by HoC Committee on Environment Bill temporarily suspended
The House of Commons Scrutiny Unit has announced that due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the work of the Environment Bill Committee has been temporarily suspended.
Ofwat and MOSL set out plans to address impact of coronavirus on business water retail market
Ofwat and MOSL are drawing up a package of initiatives aimed at minimising disruption to the operation of the business retail water market as a result of coronavirus and warning that the impacts are already being felt.
Ofwat sets out expectations for water companies in COVID-19 coronavirus emergency
Ofwat has written to the the Chief Executives of the water companies in England and Wales setting out the regulator’s expectations how companies should support vulnerable customers and assist retailers facing immediate cash flow constraints in the current COVID-19 coronavirus emergency.
Environment Agency sets out strategy for safe and sustainable sludge use
Following a review of the current regulatory regime for sludge treatment, storage and use, in 2021 the Agency intends to bring sludge and septic tank sludge into the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations (EPR). The Sludge (Use in Agriculture) Regulations (SUiAR) will no longer be needed.
Ofwat makes submission to CMA following company appeals against Price Review decisions
Ofwat has today made its submission to the Competition and Markets Authority after four of the 17 water companies appealed to the CMA against the outcome of Ofwat’s recent price review.
Regulators warn wholesalers and retailers must deliver more efficiency in business water sector
Ofwat and the Environment Agency are calling on authorised wholesalers and licensed retailers in the retail water sector in England and Wales to deliver greater water efficiency in the business sector.
Environment Agency publishes national framework for water resources planning in England
The Environment Agency has published the national framework for water resources which sets out the strategic direction for long term regional water resources planning in England.
House of Commons Committee relaunches Electronic Waste & the Circular Economy inquiry
MPs on the House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee have relaunched their Electronic Waste & the Circular Economy inquiry.
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South West Water explores new approach to sludge dewatering in UK-first municipal trial
South West Water has hosted the first municipal trial of the Fournier Rotary Press in the UK, assessing its potential to improve sludge dewatering performance and support future biosolids standards. -
Uniwater strengthens its UK presence with acquisition of Hy‑Ram Engineering
Uniwater has acquired Hy-Ram Engineering, a specialist in tooling, products and hire for the water sector, based in Mansfield, England. -
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd in new collaboration for Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd have announced a collaboration agreement to bring Clean TeQ Water's Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal technologies to water utilities across the UK. -
BactoSense ID cuts wastewater and bathing water bacteria testing from days to minutes
Near-real-time microbial monitoring of wastewater discharge and bathing waters is now possible thanks to the BactoSense ID solution created by Swiss-based bNovate Technologies.
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